Abhishek Majumdar Collected Plays: Dweepa; Pah-La; Djinns of Eidgah; Muktidham; 9 Kinds of Silence

Abhishek Majumdar's first play collection in English, featuring retellings of contemporary events with timeless themes, explores authoritarianism, radicalization, and the sense of belonging. With an introduction by Sundar Sarukkai, it is an essential introduction to his work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Abhishek Majumdar, an internationally acclaimed author and theatre maker, has made a significant impact on the world of theatre with his captivating plays. His first play collection, published in English, offers a unique opportunity for international audiences to experience his acclaimed work. Majumdar's plays have been performed at prestigious venues such as the Royal Court Theatre, Deutsch Schauspielhaus, Edinburgh Festival, and numerous other locations across the globe, including Bangalore, New York, Hamburg, London, Yokohama, Cairo, and Buenos Aires. His plays resonate with audiences of all backgrounds due to their emotional truth and shocking relatability. Majumdar's plays explore a range of themes, including authoritarianism, radicalization, and the sense of belonging. Through his retellings of contemporary events, he seamlessly weaves timeless themes into his work, creating a collection that is both intimate and far-reaching in scope. With an introduction by renowned Indian philosopher Sundar Sarukkai, the anthology cements Majumdar's place as an important and necessary voice in contemporary drama. Whether for performance or study, Abhishek Majumdar Collected Plays is the essential introduction to the playwright's beloved work.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 233 x 157 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350423664